Rosewater Sprinkler with Shield Decoration

early 20th century

  • Titles Rosewater Sprinkler with Shield Decoration (Descriptive)
  • Medium silver
  • Dimensions 9 7/16 × 2 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (24 × 7 × 6 cm)
  • Credit Line Generous gift of Harish K. Patel, 2022.200a-b
  • Work Type sprinkler
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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